Karen Finch’s poem Life Revealed appeared here in October. This poem makes me think intimacy might be a good topic for a contributor series …  Intimacy VI By Karen Finch the weight of your arm across my shoulder the rise and fall of your chest against my back your breath on the back of my neck morning […]

Rita Budrionis lives in Virginia, although she’s originally from Chicago. This poem conveys a feeling of adventure and makes the reader want to take a trip! Klondike Margarita (dedicated to Nancy and her journey) By Rita Budrionis You found me in Juneau Swimming in crystal green Darlin’ I thought the Old West was dead. Come […]

Wilting on the Green appeared here in October. The last line of this poem by Michael Shammas should be of particular interest to writers in our midst. The Meaning of Life By Michael Shammas Some call life a dream, Seeing the unseen. Others glean a struggle; An endless muddle of Broken beings And shattered things, Death […]

One Face of Australia by John S McCallum appeared here in October and gave us a look down under. John gives us another sensory excursion into Australia today.  My Fast That Did Not Last By John S McCallum I made a mental note I will fast all day tomorrow And thought … it would be good […]

Rachel Lim gave us Pinky Promise in September. About this poem, Rachel says: “This poem was written after visiting the wonderful Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC.” The poem suggests modern art in structure and tone and carries both a question and a laugh in its lines.  Hirshhorn By Rachel Lim Is this art? Paint […]